A day in the life
Retreat Life
A day in the life at the Journeys Retreat. Full story coming soon.
At Journeys With PDA, our retreat is about so much more than attending presentations. It's about finding a place where you can simply be. Throughout the weekend, you'll experience impactful speakers, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to 'be' alongside others who truly understand the PDA journey. Just as importantly, we've intentionally created space for unstructured connection, quiet moments, and purposeful co-regulation, recognizing that relationships often grow in the moments between the sessions. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, professional, or PDAer, you'll be welcomed exactly as you are.
"I attended the 2025 retreat as a relative outsider, unsure of what to expect. The sense of welcome, connection, and shared understanding that I experienced over the weekend was invaluable and profound. The entire weekend was thoughtfully put together with emphasis on personal needs and capacity alongside learning and relationship. For me, the experience was less like I had come to a well with a bucket and more like I had soaked in a pool of medicinal waters, leaving me saturated with the benefits."
We couldn't imagine a more beautiful way to describe what we hope every attendee experiences. Our goal is for you to leave not only with new knowledge and practical tools, but also feeling seen, supported, connected, and reminded that you are not walking this journey alone, because sometimes the most meaningful part of the retreat isn't what happens on stage; it's what happens when you realize you've found people who understand.